Vernon Arthur Thies (April 1, 1926 – February 10, 2013) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher.

[1] Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Thies served in the 117th Infantry Division during World War II.

After playing for several minor league teams,[2] Thies joined the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1954, pitching in 34 games (33 starts) while collecting a 3–9 record and a 3.87 earned run average in 130 innings.

In addition, he hurled three complete games, including a three-hit shutout on August 13 against the Philadelphia Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium.

[4] In 1955, Thies made one start for the Pirates at Forbes Field while facing the Brooklyn Dodgers.